Hourly rates by cabin
Charter is priced by the flight hour, and the rate depends mostly on cabin size. On JDjets today, on-demand estimates start at $4,200 per hour for a turboprop, $7,200 for a light jet, $8,600 for a midsize jet, $10,400 for a super-midsize, $12,800 for a heavy jet and $16,500 for an ultra-long-range jet.
These are published estimate rates. Your firm quote names one aircraft and one total price.
What is added to the hourly rate
A real trip price is more than hours times rate. In the United States a 7.5% federal excise tax applies to domestic charter. Airports charge handling and landing fees, and an overnight stay adds crew costs.
One-way trips can include repositioning time, because the aircraft has to get to you and back to its base.
Estimate versus firm quote
An estimate is a range built from published rates. A firm quote is confirmed with a specific operator and aircraft, and it itemizes every remaining charge.
You should never have to accept a price before you know the aircraft, the operating carrier and the total.
How to lower the cost
Choose the smallest cabin that fits your passengers and range. Be flexible by a few hours. Ask about empty legs, which are repositioning flights sold at a lower price when they match your route.